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Lake Forest, IL Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest Real Estate Overview

An upscale Lake County suburb located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lake Forest boasts stunning architecture, picturesque streets, excellent schools, beautiful ravines and lake bluffs, and a small-town charm that makes it truly a wonderful place to live. The village of 20,000 lies south of Waukegan, on the Lake Michigan shore and...Show all »

An upscale Lake County suburb located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago, Lake Forest boasts stunning architecture, picturesque streets, excellent schools, beautiful ravines and lake bluffs, and a small-town charm that makes it truly a wonderful place to live. The village of 20,000 lies south of Waukegan, on the Lake Michigan shore and covers an area of 16.9 square miles. In terms of housing, the village contains a variety of housing styles including colonial, English, Victorian, Tudor, farm houses and cottage-style homes. The area along Lake Michigan is home to large and extravagant multi-million dollar homes, and is regarded as the most elite section of town. West Lake Forest, between U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 94, is the newest area of Lake Forest, and contains many large homes built within the last 20 years, as well as those currently being built. Lower-priced bungalows dot the village, and some moderately-priced condominiums sit adjacent to the business district.For recreation, residents can take advantage of the town's 423 acres of playing fields, tennis courts and wildlife areas, as well as two public recreation centers. There is also a 133-acre, 18-hole public golf course and three private golf courses. Forest Park Beach on Lake Michigan has a boat launching area, and the village's Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for residents of all ages including camps, a dance academy, and fitness programs and workshops. In their leisure time, villagers can also take classes at Lake Forest or Barat College, attend a performance of the Lake Forest Symphony or the Camerata Singers of Lake Forest, or shop in the famed Market Square shopping district. Built in 1916 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Market Square was designed by famed architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, and contains a variety of small shops and larger stores. Lake Forest students are served by a number of outstanding public and private elementary, middle and high schools. High school students can attend the public Lake Forest High School, or the privately-run Lake Forest Academy. Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is a private school for girls.« Show less

Classic, well maintained home in coveted walk to Everett grade school location. Neutral interior is move in ready with hardwood floors through out! Kitchen adjacent to fam rm....
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Classic, well maintained home in coveted walk to Everett grade school location. Neutral interior is move in ready with hardwood floors through out! Kitchen adjacent to fam rm. Large mud rm & over-sized garage are sure to please. Mstr bd rm has large walk-in closet and his & her vanities & jetted tub. Wide hallway leads to spacious fam bedrooms most with double closets. Fin bsmt rec rm. New roof & gutters in 2013.
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3 acres of beautiful buildable land. Prestigious location. Largest property on the street. Surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Charming house on property too! Just a...
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3 acres of beautiful buildable land. Prestigious location. Largest property on the street. Surrounded by multi million dollar homes. Charming house on property too! Just a stunning property with over 50 oak trees. Close to everything.
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Charming country ranch in estate area on 3 absolutely stunning acres, over 50 oak trees. Living Room with fireplace and built in bookcases on either side. Separate dining room....
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Charming country ranch in estate area on 3 absolutely stunning acres, over 50 oak trees. Living Room with fireplace and built in bookcases on either side. Separate dining room. Large kitchen, large family room with wood burning fireplace. Sun room overlooking expansive park like property. Many beautiful newer homes built on the street. This is a wonderful home!!! Sold "AS IS". Land listing 08970684
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Exceptional opportunity awaits the buyer of this handsome Villa Turicum home. 9' ceilings, hardwood flrs, two fireplaces, large sunroom, 3 car garage. Spacious master. Three add'l family bedrooms with two full baths plus private access to 5th bedroom and full bath. Full basement great for recreation room. Great location, approx 1 ac, close to town, schools & transportation. A little love will go a long way!!
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Built in 2006, this pristine & charming farmhouse welcomes you with a walk up porch. Features of this home include an open floor plan, 9 ft ceilings throughout, hardwood floors...
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Built in 2006, this pristine & charming farmhouse welcomes you with a walk up porch. Features of this home include an open floor plan, 9 ft ceilings throughout, hardwood floors & high end finishes. Kitchen has Omega cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & a large island. Newly finished basement provides additional living space w/a rec room, kids play area, office & 5th BR and full bath.
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